Mystery Sound No Dealership Can Find. Any ideas? 2021 Gladiator, 2.5 lift Evo with 37’s

[suntanstef]

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[GOCAMPN]

Sounds like your power steering is about to go, what did they already check?

 

[suntanstef]

Yes they changed it. They also replaced axles. Everyone is at a loss.

 

[GOCAMPN]

Transfer Case maybe, sometimes it's as easy as going to a non-paved lot and driving around shifting into 4hi, 4lo, reverse and giving each gear a minute to get some use.

 

[jac04]

Need a little more info.
When does it do it? Certain speed, turning on direction, certain speed etc.
Does it go away in 4wd?

When you say they replaced the axles, what did they replace? Axle shafts, full axle assemblies? Front, rear, both?

 

[suntanstef]

These are all great questions. I’ll respond once I get the rest of the answers.
Only happens when turning left at a slow speed 5-20 mph

 

[Maximus Gladius]

If you’re only going that slow, do you have a friend or family member that can walk up front and listen for it? Have a look at those sensor clip on mechanic listening ears and place them around until you can find ground zero then go back in with what you find.

 

[suntanstef]

One would think the dealerships would do this! We did it in a parking lot but not with sensor clips.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

Ya, forget waiting time at the dealership for round one diagnostics. Find ground zero then go in and tell them. These people, some love their jobs, others don’t and wish they were fishing, don’t care.
Have a look at this:

Start at 2:36

 

[sizmtrz]

YOu say turning left, but is it just turning, or specifically when turned to lock, going left? I agree, it sounded like a Power steering pump issue. it is possible they installed a faulty unit when replacing it. If thay cant fix it I'd start investigating your states lemon law.

 

[Suburban Mojave]

I had same exact sound.
FAD was the problem.

 

[WhyNotJeep]

Is it vehicle speed or engine RPM related?

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